Kenya Airports Authority Jobs in Kenya - Legal Officers

Legal Officer 

2 Positions

Job Purpose:
 To draft agreements, provide legal opinion and follows up to ensure compliance
with the law.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Drafts and review contracts, tender documents and other related documents to ensure compliance with legal obligations
  • Drafts and reviews all Leases, Licenses , Concession agreements and all other related documents to ensure that all the obligations are met and interests safeguarded
  • Studies and researches on claims , Litigations , Arbitrations and prepares draft responses for review by Legal Counsels and the Corporation Secretary
  • Analyzes debt collection and dispute claims and makes draft responses for review 
  • Implements court awards and resolutions with user departments
  • Works closely with user departments by providing legal guidance in the interpretation / implementation of contracts
  • Follows up on action taken by external lawyers through letter or telephone
  • Maintains and updates records of all contracts , leases , licenses and claims
  • Ensures the effective implementation and maintenance of KAA Quality Management System
Qualifications and Experience
  • University Degree in Law
  • Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
  • An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in handling Legal Matters
  • Computer knowledge and application
How to Apply
 
Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before 4th September 2015 to the address below quoting reference on the envelop LO-HQ/JULY/2015.

The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P o Box 19001-00501
Nairobi

KAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity or disability.

Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.


“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”